Laws as of July 1, 2016 - Selected sections of the
Code of Virginia

Final Regulations - Regulations currently in effect for practitioners under the Board

Click here to obtain a Petition
for Rule-making. If you would like the Board to consider amending
one of its regulations or rules, you may file a “petition for rule-making”.
The Board is required to publish your petition in the Virginia Register
to begin a 21-day comment period on the request. At the end of the 21
days, the Board must issue a written decision on whether it will grant
or deny the petition. A copy of the petition form is provided. You may
email the petition to the address below, fax it to the number on the
form or mail it to the Board address.

Proposed Regulations -
Amendments to regulations proposed by the Board

none at this time

Emergency Regulations - Amended regulations in effect for the duration of one year

none at this time

Duty to Report Adult or Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

By law, the persons licensed as health care practitioners have a duty to
report to the Virginia Department of Social Services or the local departments
of social services any known or suspected incidences of abuse, neglect,
or exploitation of children or elderly and incapacitated adults. Contact
information and a copy of the law may be obtained at: Legal
Requirements to Report Child Abuse and Adult Abuse